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Rental
Pre-Occupancy back
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Clients are provided assistance with housing selection, rental procedures and understanding lease and rental agreements. They are informed of their rights and responsibilities as tenants and updated on landlord/tenant legislation. Information and assistance in applying for rent subsidy programs are also provided.
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Rental
Post-Occupancy
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Housing Counselors follow-up with clients to determine how they have adjusted to their new homes. Housing counselors ensure that clients are living under habitable conditions. They are advocates for those clients whose housing conditions are poor. Clients are given information about state and local laws which govern the act of withholding rent. Clients are also informed about their rights to deposits as tenants.
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Housing Counselors advise clients on money management to ensure timely rental payments. Counselors also provide information about, and assistance in, applying for emergency financial assistance when necessary. Clients are informed about local and state laws regarding rental delinquency. If needed, Counselors accompany clients to tenant/landlord court hearings.
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First
Time Home Buyer Program
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Housing Counselors provide housing counseling in one-on-one or group format for clients who are first time home buyers. As a result of receiving housing counseling, these clients become eligible to receive a free home inspection and an $800.00 settlement grant at the time of closing.
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Housing
Consumer Education
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Housing Counselors provide information about home maintenance and repair, comparative shopping, energy conservation and building credit.